Position

David Bailey specialises in competition and EU law.

David has appeared in a number of notable competition cases at the Bar. He acted for the European Commission in defending its decisions in Ryanair/Aer Lingus, Lundbeck, Servier and Power Cables. He is acting for HSBC, Bank of America and Facebook in challenging Commission decisions in, respectively, Euribor, European Government Bonds and Facebook data. He is currently instructed in various competition disputes in the Competition Appeal Tribunal and High Court, including the claims for damages in Trucks, FX, Smart Card Chips and RoRo. He has also appeared, both led and unled, for the Competition and Markets Authority, including in the appeals against the CMA’s decisions in Paroxetine, Phenytoin, Liothyronine and Hydrocortisone.

Education

King’s College London (1997-2000 LLB and AKC); Harvard University (2000-01 LLM).

Mentions

London Bar

Competition

LEADING JUNIORS1

David Bailey – Brick Court Chambers 'A very cerebral junior with unparalleled knowledge of competition law.'